Hard Skills
IntermediateInjection Molding OperationThe process of manufacturing plastic parts by injecting molten material into a mold and managing cycle times.
AdvancedTroubleshooting and Basic MaintenanceIdentifying malfunctions in plastics machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance to ensure uptime.
IntermediateQuality Control InspectionMonitoring production output using calipers, micrometers, and visual checks to ensure parts meet tolerances.
FundamentalOccupational Safety and Health (OSHA) ComplianceAdherence to safety protocols including the use of PPE and following lockout/tagout procedures during machine jams.
FundamentalMaterial Handling and PreparationManaging plastic resins, additives, and masterbatches, including drying and mixing according to recipes.
AdvancedExtrusion Process ControlSetting up and operating extrusion machines to create continuous plastic shapes like tubes or sheets.